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How do we design buildings and cities for a planet in crisis? And how do we create an equitable world for all life? Join sustainability strategist and author, Nirmal Kishnani, on Ecogradia, a new we... more
FAQs about Ecogradia:How many episodes does Ecogradia have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.
April 29, 2025Our happiness is plummeting. To fix it, we need spaces to thrive.In a warming, anxious world, can buildings heal both mind and planet? Unpack how wellbeing is reshaping sustainable architecture from the inside out.The post Our happiness is plummeting. To fix it, we need spaces to thrive. appeared first on Ecogradia....more20minPlay
February 04, 2025This sustainable design award has launched careers — here’s how it worksThink design competitions aren’t worth your time? Laura Viscovich, Executive Director of the Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction, shares how competition entries can turn into career breakthroughs, even if you don’t win.The post This sustainable design award has launched careers — here’s how it works appeared first on Ecogradia....more34minPlay
January 28, 2025How sponge cities can fix urban flooding (and save millions in costs)When it comes to extreme weather, our first instinct is to build higher walls and stronger barriers. Discover how sponge cities are turning convention on its head by embracing water instead of resisting it.The post How sponge cities can fix urban flooding (and save millions in costs) appeared first on Ecogradia....more17minPlay
January 21, 2025How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that workFrom energy budgets to climate-specific strategies, designing a net zero energy building is a puzzle with countless moving pieces. This episode reveals how to turn overwhelming complexity into possibility.The post How to design a net zero energy building: proven strategies that work appeared first on Ecogradia....more15minPlay
December 17, 2024Material smart: Designing low-carbon buildingsTimber is having its moment in the global sustainability discourse. Will it replace concrete and steel, or be used in combination to usher in a new era of low-carbon construction?The post Material smart: Designing low-carbon buildings appeared first on Ecogradia....more46minPlay
December 03, 2024How greening buildings could transform our cities into thriving ecosystemsAs cities grow greener, plants are often used as superficial decoration. But what if architecture could create genuine ecosystems? Catie Ryan Balagtas and Anuj Jain reveal how buildings can support all life.The post How greening buildings could transform our cities into thriving ecosystems appeared first on Ecogradia....more43minPlay
November 19, 2024Will Indonesia’s new $33 billion capital be the end of Jakarta?What makes people choose a new city as home? Ridwan Kamil returns to share how Nusantara aims to evolve from master plan to living city, all while balancing bold aspirations with the practical steps needed to build a thriving capital.The post Will Indonesia’s new $33 billion capital be the end of Jakarta? appeared first on Ecogradia....more35minPlay
November 05, 2024Indonesia’s new capital is its “most expensive political decision” everNew capital cities rarely succeed. Will Nusantara — Indonesia’s largest urban gamble to date — be different? In this episode, we find out how Nusantara will avoid the pitfalls of planned cities from the past.The post Indonesia’s new capital is its “most expensive political decision” ever appeared first on Ecogradia....more37minPlay
October 22, 20245 interiors designed to boost mind, body, and workHow can we design interiors that not only minimise environmental harm, but also actively promote human well-being? Some architects and designers are sparking fresh ideas about how our built spaces can perform better.The post 5 interiors designed to boost mind, body, and work appeared first on Ecogradia....more12minPlay
October 08, 2024High ambitions: Are tall buildings sustainable?Are skyscrapers environmental foes or allies? It's a thorny debate, but tall buildings are likely here to stay. Can these giants evolve from being part of the problem to pillars of a sustainable future?The post High ambitions: Are tall buildings sustainable? appeared first on Ecogradia....more18minPlay
FAQs about Ecogradia:How many episodes does Ecogradia have?The podcast currently has 62 episodes available.